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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1904
Page
4
A testimonial from W. E. Wallis of Piggot Arkansas praises Pyramid Pile Cure for curing extensive hemorrhoids after trying many remedies. The letter urges readers to request a free book from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan detailing causes and cures for piles.
Witnesses recount the West Broadway cab encounter with Cesar Young’s fatal shooting. Patrolman William J. Junior testified he saw Miss Patterson and an unconscious man, with Young’s revolver later found in his coat. Detective Edwin J. Quinn described Patterson’s distress and claims of a lovers’ relationship with Young and alleged threats. Court adjourned until morning.
The rumor of a libel suit by George Towle’s widow against Thomas W. Lawson follows the December installment of Frenzied Finance. Attorney Samuel K. Hamilton says he may act for Mrs Towle but declines further discussion. Lawson reacts with surprise, jokes about Canada, and denies prior ties to the Massachusetts Legislature. Meanwhile four dynamite boxes tossed from the Camusett were found afloat, with two recovered by a Boston launch man and another on a Winthrop beach, raising danger to vessels nearby.
New York reports the Metropolitan Opera House opened the season under Heinrich Conried with record crowds. Ticket scalping peaked at 75 to 80 dollars for two stalls while top gallery seats started at 10 dollars. The gala featured Mme Emma Eames and Caruso, returning after a one season absence, with Aida as the curtain raiser.
General Secretary-Treasurer Charles L. Baine of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union will today send $1000 to the Fall River textile strikers under the one-cent A F L assessment from the San Francisco convention. Lynn and Brockton unions continue outside the federation to aid.
George S. Blaisdell of Engine 20 Neponset retires on a pension after nearly thirty years of service in the fire department. Born in Quincy on January 12, 1845, his retirement cites advanced age as the reason. Fire Commissioner Henry S. Russell approved the pension.
East Boston residents pay more for gas than the rest of the city. The Board of Aldermen, by a unanimous vote led by Alderman Whelton, urged reducing consumer gas price to $1 per thousand from $1.20. The measure moves to the Mayor for enforcement and to state gas commissioners. A separate resolution supports 80-cent gas, backing Mayor Collins's petition to the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners, introduced by Alderman Kneeland.
At a meeting of the executive committee last evening the Massachusetts Single Tax League unanimously voted to endorse the movement for 80 cent gas.
Mr Lawson receives a legal envelope and learns a writ seeks 850000 in a dispute linked to Fuller and Coudert. He notes the returnable date as the first Monday in December and says he will investigate in the morning amid rumors of big insurance company connections behind the suit.
Newton, Nov. 21. Abraham Perlmitter and Abraham Freid, Newton boys who drowned in Silver Lake Sunday afternoon, were buried at Needham this afternoon.
Miss Margaret E Crowley of Roxbury married Edward Steptoe of the Phelan Steptoe firm last evening in St Josephs Church with PP M Phelan as best man and Miss Lulu Crowley as bridesmaid. The reception at 57 Munroe Street featured Pekin roses Alabama mistletoe and mountain laurel as decorations.
Washington November 21 Attorney General Moody announced at the White House that he would remain in President Roosevelt's new cabinet. Moody's decision keeps a key legal figure in the administration as it reshapes the senior ranks of the government.
At the alleys of the 999th A. A. of Charles town last evening the Newtowne club was defeated in a Massachusetts interclub candle pin match in three straight games. Cole of the Battery team rolled 285 for the high total.
The British steamer Aros Castle arrived in Philadelphia reporting the Spanish bark Tafalla foundered during a southern storm on November 15. Tafalla’s 15 crew members were missing after the vessel disappeared while the Aros Castle stood by for two days.
Shanghai November 21 Russians report that five battleships in Port Arthur harbor were made unusable by Japanese fire. The claim notes heavy damage to the warships and marks a significant setback in the ongoing conflict.
The notice claims Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey helps prevent wasting diseases like consumption by supplying concentrated malt extract. It asserts physicians prescribe it for emaciation and anemia, noting it is mild, easy to take, and sold by licensed dealers, druggists, and grocers.
The Hotel and Railroad News Company employees staged their first annual ball last evening in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building with over 500 attendees. The grand march featured 150 couples led by Archie March and Miss Etta Hergt. Officers Francis Mr Stanwood James Brown Ferguson Brown and Charles Sargent attended, along with H. W. Fall Charles H. Adams Charles Thompson and John A. Carlton.
Five hundred liquor sellers met in Paine Memorial Hall to discuss interests of those in the liquor trade. President Miller urged fair legislation and cooperation with temperance supporters, stating intemperance harms the trade. Edwin F. Hollis said no funds would be spent for legislation and will accept honorable defeat if needed.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts arrived in Washington tonight and is Roosevelt's guest at the White House.
The will of the late Mrs Sarah H Hunt of Roxbury formerly Melrose entered probate in Middlesex County Court. Boston stray cats are named as beneficiaries in the document.
The looming hearing before the Gas Commission centers on a proposed recapitalization of 20 million dollars by gas companies to sustain current rates. City Solicitor Babson and opponents argue past profits justify a rate reduction, while company attorney Snow defends capitalization and future rates. Experts Howe and Humphreys will value real estate and pipelines as cross examinations proceed to decide if recapitalization allows keeping the 80 cent rate. The dispute is tied to Mayor Collins' push for lower gas prices and the November 30 hearing date remains.
Boston reports political maneuvering as Democrats prepare a slate of seven Aldermen including Cauley Baldwin Whelton Frothingham Hennessey Kneeland with Bowen Curley likely excluded. Analysts foresee a 9 seat gain under the new arrangement and possible GOP cross ties with the Good Government Association.
Lowell, Nov. 21. The inhalation of coal and illuminating gas caused two more deaths today, bringing the total to four in the last 24 hours. Three more persons are critically ill from the same cause.
Exercises in commemoration will be held in Clan-na-Gael Hall South Boston tomorrow evening. The Irish American Celtic and Wolfe Tone clubs will jointly observe the 37th anniversary of the event at the corner of D and Silver streets.
In a Boston Post and Boston Herald trial scene, Mrs. McCrillis, wife of plaintiff Ran som F McCrillis, stayed in the courtroom during cross examination despite requests to leave. Judge Gaskill called a pause, noting the matter rested with her, as counsel urged expedition and jurors were warned against discussing the case.
A guaranteed cure claim for piles promises relief from itching bleeding bleeding and protruding piles with PAZO Ointment. Drugstores offer a refund if not cured in six to fourteen days. Price is 50 cents.
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